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WEB SERIES Inside El Paso: Episode 5 – Spotted: El Paso

WEB SERIES Inside El Paso: Episode 5 – Spotted: El Paso

Christopher Zacherl, Multimedia Editor November 23, 2015

[youtube id="SYXyAA-x5UA"] Here at the Prospector, we decided to launch a web series entitled “Inside El Paso” to showcase what El Paso has to offer for everyone living here. We are to showcase local events, local businesses, & local people...

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WEB SERIES Inside El Paso: Episode 4 – Skateboarding

WEB SERIES Inside El Paso: Episode 4 – Skateboarding

Christopher Zacherl, Multimedia Editor November 9, 2015

[youtube id="DhoMFsyg-yw"] Here at the Prospector, we decided to launch a web series entitled “Inside El Paso” to showcase what El Paso has to offer for everyone living here. We are to showcase local events, local businesses, & local people in...

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The legacy of ‘66 50 years later

The legacy of ‘66 50 years later

Luis Gonzalez, Editor in Chief November 3, 2015

Even if it wasn’t clear to everybody at the time, there would be a before and after to March 19, 1966. At a time when the NCAA Tournament was nowhere near the national spectacle it is today, Texas Western’s (now UTEP) victory over Kentucky to claim...

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Faculty, students and staff voice concerns about gun control

Alonso Moreno, Copy Editor November 3, 2015

In a room with about 40 people, a tense atmosphere could be felt as one man rose from his seat and approached the microphone to speak once more. “Free speech is dead,” he said. “This new law has killed it.” The man delivering the heartfelt speech...

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El Dia de los Muertos fue celebrado en varios lugares en la cuidad incluyendo el cementerio Concordia.

Día de los Muertos: lo que conlleva la tradición mexicana

Fernanda Leon, Staff Reporter November 3, 2015

Considerada como una tradición muy representativa de la cultura mexicana, el Día de los Muertos va más allá de los típicos colores llamativos, las flores, las calaveras y la comida. Esta festividad es celebrada durante el 2 de noviembre de cada...

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Rubin Center celebrates a decade of art

Rubin Center celebrates a decade of art

Fernanda Leon, Staff Reporter November 3, 2015

Throughout an entire decade, one of UTEP’s buildings has showcased an array of artwork, spread creativity and given students the opportunity to learn and express themselves through their art. This year, the Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual...

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Men’s team tops Cameron Aggies in exhibition opener 78-69

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter November 3, 2015

Despite a stagnant, sloppy start, the UTEP men’s basketball team was able to slither past the Cameron Aggies 78-69 in their opening exhibition game.  Six players in total missed did not play in the game, along with head coach Tim Floyd who was not...

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Netflix and Thrill

Netflix and Thrill

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor October 27, 2015

The nights have grown longer, chillier and scarier. Halloween is definitely almost here. As vampires and witches roam the streets in search of treats and many put on their costumes to party among the ghoulish, some will opt to bundle up on their couch...

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3-3 never felt so good

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter October 27, 2015

Sitting at second place in the NFC West, having wins over Arizona and Seattle and breaking .500 after week seven of the NFL season—these are some of the major highlights of the St. Louis Rams’ season thus far. Jeff Fisher and the Rams could not be...

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UTEP celebrates the life of Dr. Dailey

Luis Gonzalez, Editor in Chief October 27, 2015

The University of Texas at El Paso’s students, faculty and staff commemorated the life and career of Maceo Crenshaw Dailey, Jr., Ph. D. At Magoffin Auditorium on Monday, Oct. 26. Dailey spent close to 10 years in El Paso and at UTEP, where he founded the...

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Mets top Royals in six

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor October 27, 2015

The 111th edition of the World Series starts tonight with game one between the National League champions, the New York Mets, and the American League champions, the Kansas City Royals. It’s odd that these are the two best teams that the fall classic...

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Freshman philosophy major Jorge Martinez poses as a student struggling from tuition increase.

UT System board authorizes possible tuition increase

Luis Gonzalez, Editor in Chief October 20, 2015

A raise in what UTEP students pay each year for classes may be on the horizon. The UT System Board of Regents authorized all of its institutions to construct and present proposals for increasing tuition and fees for the 2017 and 2018 fiscal years. Tuition...

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